To make the best use of your time in Abalos, it's worth reading up a little before you get there.

Abalos Vacation Packages

The notable city of Bilbao can be found 50 miles to the north of Abalos.

If it's fun in the sun you're yearning for, don't ignore Zarautz Beach, 55 miles to the northeast of Abalos. Itzurun Beach, 55 miles to the northeast, is another must-see place.

For a day of tranquility, put on your hiking boots and head to Fuentemolinos Cave. It's located around 30 miles outside of Abalos.

When it comes to sports, you can't beat being a part of the action! Head over to Fernando Buesa Arena in Vitoria-Gasteiz, 20 miles to the north of Abalos. Remember to cheer for the home team with the passionate locals.

You should visit Bodegas Virgen del Valle or Bodegas Baigorri.

Finca Valpiedra and Bodegas Marques de Riscal are just a handful of the worthwhile attractions in Samaniego, a locality 2 miles from Abalos. San Vicente de la Sonsierra is another option. It's 2 miles away, and is the location of Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture and Plaza de la Paz.

You should see Villabuena de Alava. It's about 3 miles southeast of Abalos and it has some excellent visitor attractions, including Bodegas Jilaba, Bodegas Covila and Casa Primicia. Bodegas Carlos San Pedro Perez de Vinaspre and Bodegas Palacio are additional sites that should be high on every visitor's must-see list.

Trying out different cuisines is a great way to gain insight into an area. So be sure to visit some of this region's restaurants.

An excellent meal is only as good as the quality of its ingredients. Luckily for us, the cheese and fish are amongst the world's best.

Menestra de verduras (vegetable stew) and bacalao a la riojana (rioja style cod) are often ordered by both visitors and local diners alike.

Break down cultural walls by trying out a few practical phrases in Spanish during your travels. Mucho gusto Encantado means pleased to meet you. There's also ¡Que pase un buen día, which translates as have a nice day.

A day of national celebration, National Day is something you'll want to experience first-hand. It all kicks off on the 12th of October.

As your time here draws to a close, spend your remaining euros on some last-minute souvenirs and say an emotional "Adiós" to this wonderful place and the people who call it home.

When you're ready to catch your flight, it's good to remember that the closest airport is approximately 20 miles east.

AC Hotel La Rioja by Marriott

Calle Madre de Dios, 21, Logrono

4.3

of 5, from 131 reviews

4.5 out of 5.0

Located in the heart of Logrono, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Riojaforum Conference Center, Puente de Piedra and Ermita de San Gregorio. Church of Santa Maria de Palacio and San Bartolome Church are also within 15 minutes.

Hotel Boutique Marqués de Vallejo

Calle Marqués de Vallejo, 8, Logrono

4.3

of 5, from 106 reviews

3.5 out of 5.0

Located in Logrono Historic Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Concatedral Santa Maria de La Redonda, San Bartolome Church and Church of Santa Maria de Palacio. Museo de la Rioja and Church of Santiago el Real are also within 5 minutes.

F&G Logroño Hotel

Avenida de Viana, 2-6, Logrono

4.1

of 5, from 195 reviews

3.5 out of 5.0

Located in Logrono Historic Centre, this hotel is steps away from Puente de Piedra, Ermita de San Gregorio and Church of Santa Maria de Palacio. San Bartolome Church and Casa de Las Ciencias are also within 10 minutes.

NH Logroño

Avenida Club Deportivo, 98, Logrono

4.1

of 5, from 171 reviews

3.5 out of 5.0

Located in the heart of Logrono, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Museo de la Rioja, Sala de Exposiciones Ibercaja and Church of Santiago el Real. Concatedral Santa Maria de La Redonda and Puente de Piedra are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Hotel Duque de Wellington

Duque de Wellington, 14,, Vitoria-Gasteiz

3.8

of 5, from 17 reviews

2.5 out of 5.0

Located in Arriaga-Lakua, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Europa Conference and Exhibition Centre, Mural Eskuz-Esku Crecimiento and Estatua de Kent Follet. Muralla / Harresia and Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria are also within 2 miles (3 km).

NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria

Santiago Ramon y Cajal Kalea, 5, Vitoria-Gasteiz

4.3

of 5, from 173 reviews

4.5 out of 5.0

Located in Lovaina, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Florida Park, Armory Museum of Alava and Cathedral of Mary Immaculate. Palace of Ajuria Enea and Statue of The Wayfarer are also within 10 minutes.

Holiday Inn Express Vitoria

Calle Paduleta, 59, Parque Industrial, Vitoria-Gasteiz

4.2

of 5, from 236 reviews

3.5 out of 5.0

Located in Aríñez, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia and within 6 miles (10 km) of Museo de Heraldica Alavesa and Bellas Artes Museum. Mendizorroza Stadium and Palace of Ajuria Enea are also within 6 miles (10 km).